Amprobe ACD-14 TRMS-PLUS Dual Display Digital Clamp Multimeter

Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.

This meter, is basically the same model I owned first as a technician 15 years ago. I don’t remember what happened to that one and I’ve owned other meters since. I currently have four (Extech, Fieldpiece, Phoenix UEI, and now a Uni-T), three of which usually stay on the truck unless needed for backup, specific functions or just calibration checks. The Amprobe here (ACD-14Plus) is a model which I have given up trying to maintain as the meter that goes on my pouch. Its small size and versatility really appealed to me, but I’ve replaced it way too frequently to justify it as a reliable tool for the professional mechanic. The Uni-t is smaller and is now taking the Amprobe’s place (it’s fitness for the purpose the jury is still out on). I had hoped that Fluke taking over the Amprobe brand would result in a quality improvement but sadly, their reputation and efforts remain confined to the yellow meters I guess. I tried returning this meter before for repair, but they make that economiocally dumb. I guess Fluke thinks its ok to ask a meter’s buyer to expect to replace it every four months. Out of the box I always liked this meter (small-size, variety of functions, etc) but it just quits working in very frustrating ways. The last one I bought and just threw out, after buying new in August, stopped reading volts (and no, I checked the leads and battery). Don’t waste your money.

This purchase is a replacement for the identical item which went erratic a couple of weeks ago. The defective reading error varies from 30% to 100% both too low and too high. Further, the current reading varies dramatically depending on the orientation of the unit. I ordered the identical unit for replacement since I had been well pleased with it’s performance prior to it’s going erratic.

I did contact Amprobe via their web site several weeks ago, but haven’t heard anything back.

Note that I’ve had an analog Amprobe for several decades and started using it again prior to the arrival of the subject electronic unit.

I bought a replacement unit, same model number. This one has now also gone erradic on me in only 15 months. I service fire pump controllers which supply fire sprinkler systems in large buildings. Very, very disappointed.

I ordered the product shown part number and all. I received an Email that the company was sending a different item. Received and older model not made any more. Also item is 2 volts off and as well as for amps. It was a case of misrepresenting the item. A good trick I call it.I was told I could send it back. Well last time I sent an item back on here (not this seller) it took me a year to get my money back and had to make a complaint in local area of seller.I say avoid this seller he or she is tricky. For the price I paid and time for me to devote to sending it back is just not worth it. The time to write this was not worth it.I wrote this review out of principal. Also this item can be found for less if you look around.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SELLER!-5 Stars